[RBW] Re: Labyrinth Pictures

[Turmoil Toybox]

hey ryan - all of these were taken in the bay area ca

On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:32:47 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote:

> Nice shot of a Roaduno in the wild...where did you take these pictures? CA?
>
> On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:32:46 PM UTC-5 turmoili...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> *Greetings to all* 
>> One of my favorite things to do when I'm out and about is photograph 
>> other peoples bikes
>> hopefully this works!
>> -rafael 
>>
>> [image: IMG_1126.JPEG]
>> [image: IMG_8394.JPEG]
>> [image: IMG_9051.JPEG]
>>
>

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[RBW] billie bars

[Turmoil Toybox]

hello all

i wanted to get some opinions on the billie bars - im debating getting some 
for a current build with bar-end shifters. i used to ride drop bars, but 
making the switch ( i have albatross bars currently)

curious to know if ppl here ride them/ favorite bike set up with them? 

thanks,
raf

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[RBW] Re: DIY build or order complete?

[Turmoil Toybox]

amazing homer build loving the black accents 

another helpful idea I’m always looking out for are checklists for builds. 
I’m curious to know what people here do for rivendell specific builds - any 
configuration would be interesting (drop bars, brakes, upright bars, 
wheels, dynamo, etc) 


On Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:14:31 AM UTC-7 ahb...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
> I just finish building my A. Homer Hilsen 
> 
>  
> which is also the first bike I ever build including the wheel set.  I do it 
> without much knowledge, learn everything online especially from Park Tool 
> on YouTube.  Building bike is fun and relaxing, I would say the most 
> difficult thing is to find the right part that compatible with your frame. 
>  So, I would recommend that you build it yourself, its easy and rewarding 
> experience.
>
> Good luck and have fun.
>
> On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:32:14 PM UTC+8 Michael wrote:
>
>> Hi all, 
>> Ordered a Sam as my first Riv but unsure whether or not I should tackle 
>> building it up myself or just let Riv have at it. I have never built a bike 
>> before but I do have a workshop and am good with tools/mechanically 
>> inclined. 
>>
>> Are there any specific steps that you would absolutely not recommend a 
>> beginner attempt? By the time i purchase specialty tools, it may have been 
>> wiser to just order it complete? 
>>
>> Let me know what you guys think, I really don't want to do something 
>> stupid!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: billie bars

[Turmoil Toybox]

thank you all for the feedback! helps a lot especially w that last photo 

i’m planning on putting the billie bars on a homer hilsen w a tallux stem - 
i have both thumbies and bar ends. i enjoy the length of the albatross but 
wish i had a little bit more room for different riding positions 

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:37:38 AM UTC-7 steve...@gmail.com wrote:

> Raf, having used Albatross bars - with bar ends - as well as Billies with 
> thumb shifters I have to second Jim's and Glen's suggestions. Here's a pic 
> of the Billies on my Platypus.  The Billies are great for varying your hand 
> position. 
>
> [image: 5D038467-8997-43B3-9CBB-1B1DF9ADC3A4_1_201_a.jpeg]
>
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:06:52 PM UTC-4 Glen wrote:
>
>> I had the same experience with bar ends as Jim with my Albatross bars and 
>> switched to Billies with thumb (L) & trigger (R) shifters. I would not like 
>> bar ends on Billies unless I had a very long stem, were talking 
>> unobtainable long. I love the extra hand position in front of the grips for 
>> heads down riding and the closer hand position when on the grips. 
>>
>> Spend some time riding with your hands on the shifter pods & levers to 
>> get an idea of the Billy Bar relaxed on the grips position. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 8:03:01 AM UTC-6 Jim in Mpls wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Raf
>>> What bike are you thinking of putting Billies on? 
>>> They come back quite a bit, so if your bike wasn't necessarily designed 
>>> for upright bars with a long front end(like current Rivs), you may run into 
>>> problems with bar end shifters.
>>> I put a set on my 96 All-Rounder, and kept hitting my knees on the bar 
>>> end shifters. I switched to thumb shifters,  because I love the extra hand 
>>> positions with the Billies over the Albatross bars.
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:54:39 AM UTC-5 Ed Fausto wrote:
>>>
 Hi Raf,
 I have an Albatross on my Toyo Atlantis.
 But on the MIT Atlantis with long top tube,  I preferred the Billie bar 
 specially the longer grip area which allows me to have more area to grip 
 on 
 the bend part.
 But I use thumb shifters on the Billie :-)

 On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:49:14 PM UTC+8 turmoili...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> hello all
>
> i wanted to get some opinions on the billie bars - im debating getting 
> some for a current build with bar-end shifters. i used to ride drop bars, 
> but making the switch ( i have albatross bars currently)
>
> curious to know if ppl here ride them/ favorite bike set up with them? 
>
> thanks,
> raf
>
>

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[RBW] ISO/WTB 650b dynamo wheelset

[Turmoil Toybox]

hello all,
i’m in search of a 650b wheelset for my clem smith jr L. added bonus if you 
have any dynamo front wheel for sale. i’m realizing it’s a little hard to 
find these used for this wheel size. 

or if anyone knows a good website to build from scratch minus the riv 
website (which i’ll do eventually if i can’t find anything else) 

happy weekend riding, 
rafael 

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[RBW] Re: ISO panniers Sackville or Swift

[Turmoil Toybox]

hello all - i’m also in El cerrito, but anyone else who is selling panniers 
please let me know. as josh mentioned, swift stoped making their panniers/ 
riv is sold out. i’m looking for the same brands! 

thanks, rafael 

On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 5:59:02 PM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:

> Sure, Bill. I'm in Indianapolis, 46218. Thanks 
>
> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:45:24 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> I replied but maybe I deleted it unintentionally.  
>>
>> Cool.  Let me know if you want me to look into shipping them to you.  
>>
>> BL in EC
>>
>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:57:33 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Bill. Collecting dust: an idiom often meaning something that has 
>>> not been used for a while or forgotten about for a long time. 
>>> I just mean some bags that someone isn't using and, if prompted, would 
>>> like to sell. Swift no longer sells theirs, and Riv hardly ever has them in 
>>> stock. Well used, newish, either is fine by me. That said, I'm in 
>>> Indianapolis, so they'll have to be shipped. I do like that Blue Sackville 
>>> colorway tho. Looking on their site I, for some reason, would have thought 
>>> that color wasn't for me, but I recently got a saddlebag in blue (used, 
>>> local) and love that color. It really looks good worn in a bit. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:46:38 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 "collecting dust" in my mind makes it sound like you are looking for 
 heavily used and presumably cheap.  Some people want new stuff, and search 
 the group just because the thing they want isn't available and they are 
 happy paying retail or retail + something to shake things loose.  Still 
 others are just into avoiding buying anything new, on that consevationist 
 tip.  

 I've got a pair of brand new unused blue back-a-bikes.  I don't 
 remember if I paid $158 each recently or $138 each a few years back.  They 
 aren't "for sale" in the sense that I'm dying to sell them.  My first/next 
 chance to use them may be 2027, so I could do something else.  $300 picked 
 up off my porch in El Cerrito would be fine, I suppose.

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

 On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:05:41 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:

> PM me if you have a set of panniers collecting dust. Sackville or 
> Swift Industries only. Any color. Thanks



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